The word stripe originates from the Latin "stripus" and refers to a long straight line of colour. Stripes have been used in interior design for centuries and are enjoying a renewed popularity.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh made a bold statement with stripes in the guest bedroom of 78 Derngate in 1919, pictured left, which make a great focal point in this small bedroom and also give the illusion of a four poster bed.
Stripes can be used with any style of interior design from ultra modern to classic and traditional which means they can make a feature of any space. Stripes also have many practical uses and can be used to highlight the height of a room, make a room appear wider or even break up large walls.
Stripes are a great way of giving your interior pattern and colour quickly and relatively cheaply. Use striped wallpaper on one feature wall or quickly make a statement by throwing down a striped rug such as this fabulous one from Crate & Barrel pictured right or for a less dramatic effect update your cushions with a stripe cover.
Pattern gives life to the surfaces it covers so whether you introduce stripe using wallpaper, paint, tiles, rugs, carpets or fabrics you are boldly contributing to the history of the stripe and adding interest to your space.
Contact Transformations now to introduce stripes into your interior and see what pattern can do for you! www.transformationsid.co.uk
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